Seven of our eighth grade students from Shaker Middle School competed in the Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair at RPI on Saturday, March 15 and earned tremendous accolades. Since October, the students listed below have dedicated themselves to exploring a scientific phenomenon, carrying out an investigation and analyzing the results. They then presented their findings to a team of judges at RPI. Madeline and Sharvesh have both received an invitation to continue on to the Thermo-Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. Sharvesh has also been invited to STANYS State Science Congress. Special thanks to their teacher, Mrs. Nicole Burke, for her guidance in helping these incredibly talented students prepare for the event.
Advay Gupta: Generating Clean Electricity Using Renewable Sources
*National Grid Award and U.S. Navy Office of Research Award
Tahreem Islam: What are the Effects of Sunscreen Use on Freshwater Ecosystems?
*SI Group Smart Chemistry Award
Kritik Gusain: How Do Mirror Shape and Position Impact the Visibility of Telescopes similar to the James Webb?
*U.S. Air Force Award
Aanya Bharti: How Does Heat Exposure Effect the Integrity of a Plastic Water Bottle?
*3rd Honorable Mention in the Junior Division
Madeline Hall: Longterm Investigation of the Water Quality of the Sand Creek
*1st Honorable Mention in the Junior Division
Sharvesh Srinivasan: Reaction Time of Nickel-Titanium Artificial ¨Muscles¨ Under 0.5 Amperes-5.0 Amperes
*1st Place in the Junior Division
Alina Song: What Preventative Measures Can Be Used to Combat Train Pollution to Nearby Homes and Vehicles?
*Alina was unable to take part in the afternoon session, but her commitment to completing the project is admirable.